10-30-2013, 07:55 AM
Need some advice if possible.
Removed broken Simplex red label derailleurs front & rear. Rear any 10 spped will work as I read online probably better than the Simplex Prestige that was original.Schwinn Caliente 10 speed donor bike removed the Shimano Tourney Rear Derailleur and Installed it.
The front is a bottom pull so limited somewhat to compatibility. Found that a Suntour Spirt (not spirit) will work as it is a bottom pull. I know I could jump up in the Huret All metal French derailurs but Suntour parts are readily available and much cheaper. Clamp on same style.
I hope this would work I know or read something in tube sizing disparity between Japan frame vs a French frame. If necessary will have to make a copper shim or similar to take up the slack. I believe the French tubing is smaller than Japan tubing 28 mm vs 28.6 or 28.8 tubing size.
For a bike that will be used daily prefer a good shifting mechanism.
Very hilly here in CT so probably 1-5 low will get the majority of the work load. Occasional down hill run I may push all gears into action make sure they work well. Any help appreciate or if potential problems I face but not discussed or posted please send a note as maybe I am wrong on some of this. Prefer mechanics are right vs originality of components.
Regards
Teisco_KId
Removed broken Simplex red label derailleurs front & rear. Rear any 10 spped will work as I read online probably better than the Simplex Prestige that was original.Schwinn Caliente 10 speed donor bike removed the Shimano Tourney Rear Derailleur and Installed it.
The front is a bottom pull so limited somewhat to compatibility. Found that a Suntour Spirt (not spirit) will work as it is a bottom pull. I know I could jump up in the Huret All metal French derailurs but Suntour parts are readily available and much cheaper. Clamp on same style.
I hope this would work I know or read something in tube sizing disparity between Japan frame vs a French frame. If necessary will have to make a copper shim or similar to take up the slack. I believe the French tubing is smaller than Japan tubing 28 mm vs 28.6 or 28.8 tubing size.
For a bike that will be used daily prefer a good shifting mechanism.
Very hilly here in CT so probably 1-5 low will get the majority of the work load. Occasional down hill run I may push all gears into action make sure they work well. Any help appreciate or if potential problems I face but not discussed or posted please send a note as maybe I am wrong on some of this. Prefer mechanics are right vs originality of components.
Regards
Teisco_KId